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New FDA-approved cholesterol drug carries hefty price tag

There’s a new option if you can’t control your cholesterol with statins alone. Manufacturers begin shipping Praluent, the PCSK9 inhibitor drug approved Friday by the FDA. This class of cholesterol fighters could protect millions of Americans from heart disease, but the price could send overall health care costs soaring. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” from Los Angeles to discuss the drug. Source

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Berkeley sued over mandatory cellphone radiation warning

Berkeley, California, is in a battle over what it can say about cell phones and cancer risk. An ordinance set to begin next month requires cell phone retailers to post a warning about potential radiation danger, but a lawsuit put the measure on hold. A wireless trade group says it violates businesses’ First Amendment rights, forcing them to share false information. New York Times science columnist John Tierney joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the controversy. Source

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Swimming helps autistic teen

Charles Cobbert was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 3 and at age 17, he is competing in the swimming nationals. Meg Oliver reports on how the repetitive aerobic activity helps to reduce the autistic behavior. Source

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President Obama wraps up Kenya visit

President Obama is now the first sitting president to visit Ethiopia after leaving Kenya. While still in his father’s birth country, the president showed off some dance moves and greeted guests in Swahili. Major Garrett reports. Source

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